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Maisie Jones and the Dinosaur Bones - Cover

Maisie Jones and the Dinosaur Bones

Author: Lily MurrayIllustrator: Jenny Lovlie

Budding palaeontologist Maisie dreams of finding spectacular fossils and wowing the world with her dinosaur treasure. When an arrogant stranger steals her victory, she determines to set the record straight. A beautifully illustrated, feminist story about ambition and self-belief, wonderfully complemented by a dinosaur pronunciation guide and information about Mary Anning.

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  • Mixed-heritage representation
  • Black/brown representation
  • Single parent
  • Challenges gender stereotypes
  • Female lead